Lyrical Breakdown of Asteroids - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Asteroids" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.
- Lyric Overview: Witness how Rapsody weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Asteroids" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
- Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Rapsody employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
- Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Rapsody's narrative.
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Right, uh
First name Marlanna, last name Evans (hello)
Underappreciated, but I'm still the most respected (right)
My insecurity is the fear of being rejected (uh)
When you this raw, they listen with an erection (uh)
Niggas pull the Drac' before they rap about affection
There I go, hard to rap without a message (yeah)
My biggest flex is I can stand on what I did (flex)
Never faked anything, the cars or how I lived (lived)
I ain't no millionaire, I ain't no bitch
Real niggas don't shoot, they talk with they fist (huh)
Lose some, win some, live another 10, 20, 30, 40, 50
It ain't worth doing the bid (never), advice I give (yeah)
How I'm underpaid when a motherfucker like me is nice like this?
Nobody write my shit (yeah), I should wake up in Jacob
Make what they make and drive a four-point-six (that's crazy)
I went Roc boy to hot boy, to Hit-Boy, them big boys
Y'all threw some rocks at me, I threw back asteroids
Y'all crazy
I'm crazy
I spit that "Oh my God" shit to rearrange your molars (nah)
This for the culture (yeah), this that rap shit, that rap shit underexposed to
Almost went M.I.A. on niggas like Lauryn
Out the window like the Joker, in the foreign acting foreign
I finally went psycho (psycho), Jhené Aiko (yeah), it's gon' be 2K
Only way these lil', lil', lil' brothers could ever play me (tough)
Industry plants, I eat 'em like Dr. Sebi (hard)
If I went basic, I'd be in the Wraith (Wraith)
If I had a dick, I'd be in the greatest debates (that's a fact)
Call me pick-me, fuck y'all bitches like Lena Waithe (fuck 'em)
That's my pride talking, insecurities, I face scars like Omar coming
Nah, rap back (rap back), took bigger steps than Kodak
Pushed 'em off Everest, just to remind niggas what my level is
Rap back, they don't pay me at the level that I rap at (uh), crazy
If they can't benefit off you then they act shady (uh)
I thought most the love would come back from my ladies
'Bout 60-40, I'm just making observation
Niggas call it clout-chasin', uh, when I mention Jay-Z (fact)
Fuck y'all, y'all just mad 'cause he don't know y'all
Maybe? Huh
I went Roc boy to hot boy, to Hit-Boy, them big boys (uh)
Y'all threw some rocks at me, I threw back asteroids (tough), uh
No more noise from y'all niggas (come on)
When you the sun, you shine on all the Icaruses (uh)
Know my power, I know what my penmanship did (it's dope)
Drop so many jewels, I couldn't even put 'em on wrist (uh)
That's the sacrifice (yeah) when you this nice (ah)
They wanna dim your light (they tryin' to)
But never that (never that)
Never that (never, never, never)
I went Roc boy to hot boy, to Hit-Boy, them big boys
Y'all threw some rocks at me, I threw back asteroids
Y'all crazy
I'm crazy